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Rockaway Meadow Elementary School is a public elementary school in Parsippany, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District. While the district is ranked 109 out of 615 school districts in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating, Rockaway Meadow faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to nearby schools and a decline in its statewide ranking.
Rockaway Meadow has a relatively diverse student population, with a mix of White (35.48%), Asian (34.68%), Hispanic (26.21%), and African American (2.82%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by NJSLA/PARCC assessments, is generally lower than the district and state averages, especially in Mathematics and Science. For example, in 2022-2023, only 42.1% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the district's 67.1% and the state's 40.1%. Rockaway Meadow's statewide ranking among New Jersey elementary schools has also declined over the years, from a high of 209 out of 1,352 schools in 2016-2017 to 544 out of 1,342 schools in 2022-2023.
Interestingly, Rockaway Meadow's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups. While the school ranks highly for English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, it ranks much lower for Asian, White, and Hispanic students. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.3% in 2016-2017 to 22.2% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the district and state averages. These challenges suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the achievement gaps and improve student outcomes at Rockaway Meadow Elementary School.
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